Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a comprehensive policy to streamline road construction and maintenance across the state. This was announced during a review meeting chaired by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The new policy will establish rules and regulations for road construction for the next 50 years, addressing coordination…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Film Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 were presented in a grand ceremony held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, celebrating the artistic and cinematic contributions of the state’s filmmakers and artists. The prestigious Mohansundar Dev Goswami Award was conferred upon renowned personalities Anant Mahapatra, Srinivasa Mahapatra, and Jayiram Samal, recognizing their significant…
Singapore: The first day of Odisha’s high-level delegation visit to Singapore, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, showcased a strong commitment to fostering trade ties and attracting global investments. The day began with a briefing by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, the Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, who highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the Kharif season paddy procurement in Odisha are in full swing as an inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Bardhan Singhdeo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan. The process is set to commence in Bargarh and Sambalpur on November 20 and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha government has announced plans to double the number of MBBS seats in state-run medical colleges from 2,500 to 5,000 within the next five years. The initiative was unveiled by Health & Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Saturday. Speaking on the ambitious plan, Mahaling…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Department of Water Resources has set an ambitious target to utilize 60% of its budget by the end of the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance. This directive was emphasized by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) Anu Garg during a review…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hockey Team etched its name in history by winning the gold medal at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship. The team delivered a stellar performance, defeating Team Haryana 5-1 in the final held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Principal Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish milk procurement centres in every panchayat under the Kheera Dhara Mission, aimed at providing a convenient platform for farmers to sell milk locally. Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Gokulanand Mallik announced the initiative following a review meeting of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’…
Bhubaneswar: To foster an inclusive and supportive workplace environment, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, inaugurated newly installed sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines at Loka Seva Bhawan today. These installations aim to enhance hygiene and convenience for women employees and visitors at the premises. During the inauguration, the Deputy Chief Minister engaged with female…
Debrigarh: The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has successfully conducted its first-ever census of Indian Bison, also known as Gaur, on November 12 and 13, 2024. The census revealed a robust population of 659 Gaurs, including 210 juveniles, making up 30% of the total count. This high percentage of young individuals indicates a thriving and…
